Boeing 787
Triumph Aerostructures Responsibility
Triumph Aerostructures' predecessor company played a prominent role in the early stages of the 787 Dreamliner program. Between 2005 and 2006, the company built a greenfield site, adjacent to the Charleston International Airport, to produce the aft fuselage section of the airplane. They oversaw the development of the entire campus, which also includes the Global Aeronautica integration facility.
In 2008, the company sold its 50 percent interest in Global Aeronautica to Boeing since that statement of work is more closely aligned with a prime contractor. About a year later, the company sold its 787 operations in South Carolina to Boeing because the financial demands of the program grew beyond what a company of Triumph Aerostructures' size could support.
Triumph Aerostructures is proud of its technical contributions to the 787, having been responsible for building the first 19 aft fuselage sections for the program. The company will continue involvement in the program by providing various 787 components and engineering support services.
About the Boeing 787
The 787 is a new commercial airplane program for The Boeing Co. It is being designed as a highly fuel-efficient wide-body jetliner with significantly lower operating costs.
The airplane will allow more people access to economical, point-to-point travel in both the overseas and domestic markets. The 787's fuel efficiency will allow it to provide strong environmental performance and provide passengers with unparalleled comfort for long-range flight. It is the fastest selling airplane in commercial aviation history.
